Dom DeLuise, precisely 5ft 9 ¾ (177.2 cm) tall, was an iconic American comedian whose average stature amplified his rotund, larger-than-life screen presence in classic films like Cannonball Run, Blazing Saddles, Spaceballs, Silent Movie, and History of the World: Part I. His height perfectly suited the robust, jovial characters he portrayed, enhancing his hilarious physical comedy.
- Hosted his own CBS variety series, The Dom DeLuise Show, in 1968.
- Born in Brooklyn, New York, to Italian American parents.